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Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health Community Based Outpatient Clinic
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Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package This position reports directly to the Medical Director - Behavioral Health at Erie VA Medical Center in Erie - PA Physician Assistant specific practice and standards Incumbent works independently under the scope of his/her licensure The incumbent is responsible for self directed performance of the approved clinical privileges Duties and responsibilities included but are not limited to: Provide medical care and evaluation for psychiatry outpatients in the mental health outpatient clinics Utilizes advanced practice skills and knowledge in an independent manner in areas outpatient care - education - research and consultation with physician collaboration as needed Provides healthcare to individuals - families - and groups across the adult life span This process includes assessment - diagnosis - treatment plan and evaluation Manages and provides wellness and illness care to assigned group of patients This includes assessment - diagnosis - ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies - prescribing medications and treatment plan when applicable and evaluating treatment outcomes Collaborates with patient and other care providers to evaluate and update changes in the therapeutic plan of care and patient management Practices in a nonjudgmental - nondiscriminatory manner and is sensitive to diversity Appropriately documents assessments and interventions Counsels patients in health promotion/disease prevention strategies Conduct psychiatric evaluations - including assessment interviews - history and physical exams lab - imaging - medication and psychotherapy consultation orders - aftercare plans and follow up visits Provide appropriate follow up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions - medication adjustments - and any further tests or consults indicated Provide mental health education /counseling and brief therapy of patients and their families Primary responsibility for care of patients when the clinic medical director is absent Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS - MoCA - HAM-D) and similar non-invasive examinations specific to the ongoing care of psychiatric patients Ordering appropriate laboratory tests - imaging studies - EKGs (electrocardiograms) -and similar noninvasive tests Answering consults for inpatients on the medical floor when called upon and holding scheduled appointments for outpatients to observe and record patients' medical progress Evaluates outside consultations presenting to the mental health clinic and determines the appropriate disposition - routing and urgency of those consults Facilitates access to the mental health clinic medical director and other staff for other Health Care Providers Participation in regional and national meetings for the advancement of psychiatry and continuing medical education requirements Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards *Salary range shown is based on full-time hours Actual salary will be pro-rated* Paid Time Off: Paid annual leave and sick leave are accrued based on hours worked Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Part Time - the days of the week/hours are negotiable as long as they are within Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Telework: Available - ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package This position reports directly to the Medical Director - Behavioral Health at Erie VA Medical Center in Erie - PA Physician Assistant specific practice and standards Incumbent works independently under the scope of his/her licensure The incumbent is responsible for self directed performance of the approved clinical privileges Duties and responsibilities included but are not limited to: Provide medical care and evaluation for psychiatry outpatients in the mental health outpatient clinics Utilizes advanced practice skills and knowledge in an independent manner in areas outpatient care - education - research and consultation with physician collaboration as needed Provides healthcare to individuals - families - and groups across the adult life span This process includes assessment - diagnosis - treatment plan and evaluation Manages and provides wellness and illness care to assigned group of patients This includes assessment - diagnosis - ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies - prescribing medications and treatment plan when applicable and evaluating treatment outcomes Collaborates with patient and other care providers to evaluate and update changes in the therapeutic plan of care and patient management Practices in a nonjudgmental - nondiscriminatory manner and is sensitive to diversity Appropriately documents assessments and interventions Counsels patients in health promotion/disease prevention strategies Conduct psychiatric evaluations - including assessment interviews - history and physical exams lab - imaging - medication and psychotherapy consultation orders - aftercare plans and follow up visits Provide appropriate follow up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions - medication adjustments - and any further tests or consults indicated Provide mental health education /counseling and brief therapy of patients and their families Primary responsibility for care of patients when the clinic medical director is absent Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS - MoCA - HAM-D) and similar non-invasive examinations specific to the ongoing care of psychiatric patients Ordering appropriate laboratory tests - imaging studies - EKGs (electrocardiograms) -and similar noninvasive tests Answering consults for inpatients on the medical floor when called upon and holding scheduled appointments for outpatients to observe and record patients' medical progress Evaluates outside consultations presenting to the mental health clinic and determines the appropriate disposition - routing and urgency of those consults Facilitates access to the mental health clinic medical director and other staff for other Health Care Providers Participation in regional and national meetings for the advancement of psychiatry and continuing medical education requirements Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards *Salary range shown is based on full-time hours Actual salary will be pro-rated* Paid Time Off: Paid annual leave and sick leave are accrued based on hours worked Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Part Time - the days of the week/hours are negotiable as long as they are within Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Telework: Available - ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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